Felician University is Sponsored by the Felician Sisters

FELICIAN UNIVERSITYA 21st Century Education Based on Timeless Values

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSFelician University is a private, liberal arts institution in the Catholic, Franciscan tradition. Located in the safe and comfortable suburban towns of Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, and only 10 miles (16 Km.) from New York City, Felician University offers you the best of both worlds!

16 Kilometers/10 miles from New York City

FELICIAN FAST FACTS

2,100 total students

Students from 35+ countries

Trips to Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

Student participation in the United Nations

Scholarships available

Average class size: 15

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:Broadway Shows

On-campus jobs

Game nights with prizes

Free monthly movie tickets

Spirit Week

Various weekly activities

Support the Golden Falcons at one of our NCAA Division 2 athletic sporting events – we have 14 teams!

International Education Week

Shopping trips

Over 30 different clubs and organizations

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES:Unique Honors Program

Excellent internship and clinical opportunities

United Nations Fellows Program

Study Abroad options

International Partners Program

Student teaching starting your first year in the Education program

Free tutoring through our Center for Learning

Felician University offers many activities and student organizations that help you with the transition to the U.S. and get you involved in campus life. Live on campus in our residence halls featuring double and suite-style rooms to gain the full college experience!

GET INVOLVED

FELICIAN EXCELLENCE

MERITS:• Felician named to Money Magazine's 2015 Best Colleges List and received an impressive Value Added Grade of "A."

• School of Education – the 2015 education graduates achieved a 100% pass rate on the PRAXIS 2 exam. The exam measures the knowledge of specific subjects K-12 educators teach.

• For the fourth consecutive year a student from the School of Education has been named a New Jersey Distinguished Student Teacher, an award given by the state to only 15 students a year.

• School of Nursing – the nursing class of 2015 achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam. Passing the exam is required for admission into the nursing profession.

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS:Dr. Carl Lane, a history professor and author of “A Nation Wholly Free: The Elimination of the National Debt in the Age of Jackson.”

A five-time Fulbright award winner, Dr. Mary Norton heads our United Nations Fellows program. She is one of 14 nurses worldwide appointed to the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing “Global Advisory Board for the Future Vision of Nursing.”

Ahmed Alghamdi from Saudi Arabia received his Master of Arts in Education in 2014 and is now studying in the University of Alabama’s PhD program in Special Education.

Felician University’s President, Dr. Anne M. Prisco, celebrates with recent international student graduates.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Bergen County Sheriff's Office Borgata Hotel Disney WorldDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Irish Repertory TheatreKPMGNew York Red BullsPepsi CompanyPrudential FinancialUnited Nations

WHERE ARE OUR FELICIAN GRADS?

Graduate Schools:

American University Georgetown University John Jay College of Criminal Justice Johns Hopkins Medical School Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Ross University Veterinary School Seton Hall University University of North Carolina School of Law University of Virginia

Employment:

American International Group (AIG) AT&T Dupont Federal Reserve Bank Johnson & Johnson KPMG Morgan Stanley

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES Art Fine Arts | Graphic Design Painting and Drawing Photography and New MediaBiology Biochemistry ConcentrationBiology – Clinical Laboratory Sciences* Cytotechnology Medical Laboratory SciencesBiology – Medical Imaging Sciences* Cardiac Sonography Diagnostic Medical Sonography Nuclear Medicine Technology Vascular SonographyBiology – Pre-professional Programs** Pre-Audiology Program Pre-Chiropractic Program Pre-Physical Therapy Program Pre-Physician Assistant Program Pre-Podiatry ProgramCommunications Journalism and MediaVideomakingComputer ScienceCriminal Justice Certificate in Forensics Crime and Society Track Police Studies TrackCybersecurityEnglishHealth Information Management*

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS:

A criminal justice student interning in the CSI unit at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.

HistoryHumanities Global Peace and Justice Interdisciplinary StudiesMathematicNatural Science & Mathematics General SciencesPre-Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology*PsychologySocial & Behavioral Sciences

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS5-Year BS/MBAAccountingBusiness AdministrationBusiness AnalyticsHealthcare AdministrationInternational Business ConcentrationManagementMarketing

SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONElementary Education (K-6)Elementary Education (K-6) & Early Childhood Education (P-3)Secondary Education (K-12)Teacher of Students with Disabilities

SCHOOL OF NURSINGNursing (BSN)

ARTS & SCIENCESMaster of Science in Computer ScienceMaster of Arts in Counseling PsychologyMaster of Arts in Religious Education (ONLINE)Graduate Certificate in Religious EducationPost-Master’s Certificate in Religious Education

EDUCATION Teacher Education Certification Master of Arts in EducationMaster of Arts in Education LeadershipMaster of Arts in Education: School Nursing and/or Health Education Post-Master’s Certificate Program for Supervisory EndorsementGraduate Certificate in School Nursing and Health Education

BUSINESSMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

NURSINGDoctor of Nursing Practice (ONLINE) Advanced Practice Track Executive Leadership TrackMaster of Science in Nursing with tracks in: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner – (ONLINE) Family Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Education Executive LeadershipPost-Master’s Certificate in: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Family Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Education Executive Leadership

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:

* Degrees awarded jointly with Rutgers – SHRP and offer unique specializations.

**If you enroll in pre-programs, you will earn your bachelor’s in biology at Felician and your graduate degree from a cooperating institution.

STUDY ENGLISH WITH US

ACADEMIC BRIDGE PROGRAM:ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Felician's ESL Academic Bridge Program is available to international students who are academically admissible to one of our undergraduate or graduate degree programs but do not meet our minimum English language requirements.

The ESL Academic Bridge Program requires one to four semesters of intensive English language preparation. Once all ESL requirements are met, you seamlessly transition into your degree program.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM (ESL)INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM:• Year-round, fully accredited intensive English language and culture program

• Study full time (23 hours of instruction per week)

• Guaranteed year-round, on-campus housing and a variety of cultural activities

• Multiple start dates

• Summer programs available

Find more information at:http://www.felician.edu/international/international-students/english-second-language-esl-programs

APPLY!

DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONFor fall semester- apply by June 1For spring semester- apply by December 1

TEST SCORES:If your native language is not English, you will need to submit a qualifying test of English score report.* We accept any one of the following exams:

*Students who do not meet our minimum English language requirements may apply to Felician's English as a Second Language (ESL) Academic Bridge Program.

Undergraduate

TOEFL 61 79 IBT

Paper- 500 550Based TOEFL

IELTS 5.5 6.5

Other 400 on SAT CR N/A

Graduate & Adult

Undergraduate

We want to make the admission process as simple as possible for you.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

International Scholarship: $10,000 - $15,000 per year

• You must take the SAT to qualify.

• You must score at least a 900 on the Math and Critical Reading scores on the SAT.

• You must have the equivalent to a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

International Award: $5,000 - $10,000 per year

• No SAT scores required.

• Award is determined by a holistic review of your application and qualifications.

International Transfer Scholarship: $4,500 - $15,000

• You must have more than 12 credits of earned university credit (foreign or domestic).

• You must have at least a 2.5 GPA in your university work.

• Award is determined by a holistic review of your application and credentials.

QUESTIONS?If you have any questions please contact us at :

TEL | 201.559.3518

E-MAIL | oip@felician.edu

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• ESL application form

• $30 application fee

• Copy of passport information page

• Financial certifications and agreement of financial support, if applying for an F1 student visa

GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

• A completed online application form: www.felician.edu/apply

• $40 application fee

• Official copies of all university transcripts in English

• A credential evaluation of all foreign post- secondary transcripts. We accept any service that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org)

• English Proficiency Exam

• Personal statement, resume, and/or letters of recommendation as required by your program

• Copy of passport information page

• Financial certifications and agreement of financial support, if applying for an F1 student visa

UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

• A completed online application form: www.felician.edu/ apply or submit the Common Application with essay/ personal statement online at www.commonapp.org

• Official copies of secondary school transcripts in English and/or official copies of all post-secondary transcripts in English if you have completed any university work

• All nursing transfer students are required to submit a credential evaluation of any foreign university work upon application. All other transfer applicants are required to submit a credential evaluation once admitted to the college. We accept any service that are members of NACES (www.naces.org)

• A personal statement

• $30 application fee

• English Proficiency Exam (see chart)

• SAT/ACT scores for first time freshmen, if available. These tests are not required for undergraduate admission unless you are applying for the Nursing program. We do highly recommend that these test scores are submitted in order to qualify for higher scholarship awards

• Copy of passport information page

• Financial certifications and agreement of financial support, if applying for an F1 student visa

NEW YORK CITY20 MINUTES

WASHINGTON, DC4.5 HOURS

PHILADELPHIA2.5 HOURS

BALTIMORE3.5 HOURS

3.7 MILES APART

TORONTO, CANADA7.75 HOURS

BOSTON4 HOURS

RUTHERFORD & LODICAMPUSES

Take advantage of our great location just minutes from New York City!

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSFelician UniversityOne Felician WayRutherford, New Jersey 07070 USA

Phone: +1.201.559.3518Fax: 201.559.3237E-mail: oip@felician.eduwww.felician.edu/oip

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